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Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
1999
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Graduate Nursing
First Advisor
Marylou Mylant
Keywords
grandparents as parents, grandparent social networks, stress
Abstract
Grandparents raising their grandchildren is an increasing phenomena and the stresses and lack of social support are taking their toll on these families. This study sought to determine the relationship between parental stress and social support of grandparent-headed households living in rural South Dakota. A total of38 questionnaires were distributed to grandparents living in five rural counties in South Dakota. Twenty-one questionnaires were returned. The correlation index, using Pearson's Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient (r), identified a significant negative relationship (p = .026. 1-tailed) between parental stress and social support (r = -.43). Individually, four subscales of the Parental Stress Index also showed a significant negative relationship with social support; isolation(p = .001,1-tailed), role restriction (p < .008,1-tailed), relationship with spouse (p= .000, 1-tailed), and health (p= .028, 1-tailed). On the other hand, grandfather's employment status demonstrated a significant positive relationship (Z= .04,2-tailed)with social support. Advanced practice nurses need to assess for these potential stressors among grandparents raising their grand children. Nurses need to also be a source of referral and support for this population.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Grandparents as parents -- South Dakota
Grandparents -- Social networks -- South Dakota
Stress (Psychology)
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
70
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Rights
Copyright © 1999 Karen Eads. All rights reserved
Recommended Citation
Eads, Karen L., "The Relationship of Parental Stress and Social Support in Grandparent-headed Families in Rural South Dakota" (1999). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 830.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/830